Chapter 17

Todays lesson came to an end .

Explanations of different magic concepts and techniques that did nothing but make me sleepy . The test against Sasha barely qualified as light exercise .

For the last week, Ive been going to Deruzogedo but nothing happened . No surprise raids by the humans, no petty tricks by the spirits, not even some conspiracy from the gods . Nothing at all .

I must remain wary though and be ready to protect Deiruheido if it comes to it .

I say this, but the greatly weakened Mazoku who should be vulnerable have prospered to this day .

Is there no need for my protection?

Total calm seems to have visited the Mazoku . Peace is boring, though thats no bad thing .

What I mean is

Leaving the gates of Deruzogedo Demon King Academy Sasha walks behind me complaining .

Why do I have to go back with you?

I tilt my head to the side as Misha looks at me as well, her eyes blinking rapidly .

So we can deepen our friendship as members of the same group .

I joined as your subordinate . I have no recollection of saying I would be your friend .

Now, now . If its that unpleasant you can go home .

Indeed? Well then, Im off . Have a nice day .

Turning around Sasha walks off in another direction from us .

Misha stares at her back .

Despite being expressionless she seems a bit lonely .

Cant be helped .

In the group opposition test, I suddenly appeared in front of your castle .

Sasha stopped suddenly .

What magic did I use? Shall I show you?

Twin-tails shaking gently Sasha looks back at us .

Ill use Contract <Sekt> .

As I thought, shes interested .

Do whatever you want .

Sasha used <Sekt> and I signed it with magic .

Here .

I hold my hand out to Sasha .

What?

I said Id show you but its faster to actually experience it .

Even so, why do I have to hold hands with you?

You obediently held it a while ago .

Sashas face became red .

Tha, thats was just part of the scene . This is . . mongrel . .

She makes an excuse that I dont understand at all .

It doesnt matter which hand you take but I cant show you if you dont hold my hand .

. .

Sasha holds my hand with great reluctance .

Misha .

Nn . .

Misha takes my other hand .

I make Sasha and Misha hold each others hand as well .

What! Why!?

This fellows expressions change an awful lot .

If you dont want to see it thats fine . I wont be breaking the contract that way .

Sasha quietens down and holds out her hand to Misha again .

Here you go .

Misha takes her hand with no sign of hesitation .

Hold it tighter .

Like this?

Sasha holds my hand tighter .

Misha tightens her grip .

Hey . Do it properly . Tighter . If you dont, I cant use the magic .

Sasha holds Mishas hand tighter .

. . Nn

Misha also increased her grip .

Somehow her expressionless face seemed really happy like she was smiling broadly .

Thank you, Mishas eyes seemed to say to me .

Dont worry about it I laugh back with my eyes .

Nee, you . What are you talking about with your eyes?

Sasha glares at us .

What? Do you want to join in?

I stare into Sashas eyes and her face quickly turns red .

Fumu . You are not used to meeting peoples gazes due to your <Demon Eyes of Ruin> are you Sasha?

No . . thats . . not .

Her words vanish .

Bulls-eye? Its no wonder really if your control over the <Demon Eyes of Ruin> is lacking .

If you carelessly meet someones gaze you could kill them by mistake .

Its fine . Just hurry up and show me the magic .

Alright, alright . Stop being so annoying .

I use Transfer <Gatom> . Our view is dyed pure white and the next moment Im outside my house . Blacksmith/appraisers [Solar Wind] .

. . After all . Lost magic <Gatom> . connecting 2 spaces . theres no doubt .

Sasha is muttering to herself while trying to analyse the remaining magical residue though thats pretty much impossible .

This is my house . Do you want to come in?

Rather than that, that magic just now was <Gatom> wasnt it? How did a mongrel learn a lost magic? Teach me!

Are you that interested? Sasha steadily edges up to me .

If you want to know then come to my house .

. Why do I have to enter a mongrels house . . ?

Dont be so restrained .

Sasha glares at me and magic formations appear in her eyes .

Im not!

Really? Are you going home? See you tomorrow then .

I turn my back to Sasha and talk to Misha .

Do you want to stop by Misha?

. . Nn . .

Lets go then . Do you want to talk about lost magic today?

Saying something provocative I put my hand on the door handle .

Please wait!

Huh?

When I turn around Sasha is muttering awkwardly .

Ime too

She looks down embarrassed .

What?

. So . . Ill go

Her words disappear again and I laugh unintentionally .

Haah . Sasha heaves a sigh of relief .

You wanted to play?

No! My purpose is <Gatom> Thats it . Will you stop it with your strange suspicions .

Looks like I was right with her getting so excited and denying it . Perhaps she unexpectedly wants to just hang out? Whatever . I should stop poking her . Misha gets depressed when I get too stubborn .

*Klang-klang* I open the door .

My mother who was tending the front of the store notices me and comes trotting over .

Welcome back Arnos-chan . How was your group opposition exam today? my mother ask with a nervous look .

I won .

My mother smiles brilliantly and hugs me tightly .

Thats amazing Arnos-chan! A genius . Only a month old and surpassing great people! Too amazing! Ill make a feast tonight!

Shes rubbing her cheek against mine now . Really puzzling behaviour .

Aah, ou

The force of my mother is as great as ever .

Oh, Ive also brought guests over

Misha-chan again? Mouu, Arnos-chan is so lovey-dovey .

My mother pokes me in the stomach with her elbow several times before speaking to Misha who was behind me .

Welcome Misha-chan . eh?

A question mark appears above my mothers head when she sees two people .

Nice to meet you mother . Im Sasha Necron . Im pleased to make your acquaintance . Sasha lifts the hem of her skirt and elegantly bows . . . Mother-sama . what?! (1)

My mother seems to have received a shock of some description .

. . Arnos-chan has . Arnos-chan has .

My mothers complexion became pale and she shouted out .

Arnos-chan has bought a second bride hoooooooooooooome!!!!

My mother is greatly overwhelmed and wound up while Sasha is dumbfounded .

Errrm . . what do you mean?

Hey, hey Sasha-chan, will you calmly listen?

My mother grabs Sasha by both her shoulders and appeals to her with a serious look .

Im fine and calm . Sasha tells my mother whos still wound up .

Arnos-chan is only a month old . He doesnt know better . He doesnt mean any harm but hes already got a bride called Misha-chan .

Hmmm . It doesnt matter . Thats got nothing to do with me .

As expected of Sasha . Shes calm .

Surely my mother will pull herself together now .

It doesnt matterit doesnt mattera mistress is good too!! Arnos-chan, Arnos-chan, why are you so popular!!

As expected of my mother . Shes able to twist anything and put a slant on it .

Please wait a moment . Youre misunderstanding something .

Eeeeeeeehh! Then are you aiming for a stolen love!?

Sasha looks at me with a troubled look .

Since this is interesting Ill leave her alone a little longer .

How about this . Do you know Mishas family name?

Its Necron .

Im Sasha Necron .

Ah, then

My mother was taken aback .

Thats right . Were sisters . We only got to know each other by chance, I .

Sisters are fighting over Arnos-channnnnn!! What should I do? What should I do!? Arnos-chan is too handsome . Hes tearing up the close bond of sisterssssssss!!

At that time a door banged open and another troublesome one arrived .

Arnos . Papa was, papa was also naughty in the old days though I did it through fencing hahahaha

Fumu . My father is going full power right from the beginning . Why did you start with an old tale suddenly?

Therefore I understand your feelings well . I did dome stupid things as a boy and Im able to understand most of them . But . My fathers expression turned serious . You . Youve got 2 women . Im so envious!

Fumu . Your true intentions are leaking out father .

Turning amazed eyes to both parents and child Sasha sighs .

Hey, Arnos . Take responsibility .

How? Should we get married?

Sashas face turns crimson .

How did you arrive at that conclusion? Are you stupid!

What a noisy fellow .

Hey, Misha . You say something too .

Misha thinks about it and says .

Sasha likes Arnos . . ?

Are you stupid!!

Fumu . Despite calling her a trash doll their relationship doesnt seem that bad .

(1) Sasha uses the word for mother-in-law/stepmother here (gibo)